From Basic Chronic Wounds To Mortal Endings: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Pilonidal Sinus

Abstract

Marjolin's ulcer is an aggressive ulcerating malignancy that arises in a chronic wound and most often takes the form of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). It often occurs in old burn scars, but it may also develop in post-traumatic lesions or chronic wounds. The prognosis is often poor as a result of delayed diagnosis. Presently described are cases in which chronic hidradenitis suppurativa and pilonidal sinus developed into SCC.

Keywords

• hidradenitis suppurativa
• marjolin's ulcer; pilonidal sinus; squamous cell carcinoma.